Design Technology Technician - Full or Part time

South Axholme Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 1BY

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,274.00 Annually (FTE) 37 hours per week - Term time only
• Additional allowances:

  37 hours per week - Term time only

Design Technology Technician - Full or Part time job summary

Prepare materials, tools and equipment required for Design & Technology lessons, including supporting the use and maintenance of CAD/CAM equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers, 3D printers and vinyl cutters.

Support teaching staff in the preparation and delivery of practical lessons, including producing CAD drawing or digital files for teaching resources or student projects when needed.

Maintain DT workshops, ensuring they are organised, clean and safe learning environments.

Carry out routine maintenance, basic repairs and checks on machinery and equipment.

Ensure all equipment complies with health and safety requirements and report faults where necessary.

Manage stock levels of materials, components and consumables, including ordering when required.

Maintain an accurate inventory of tools and equipment.

Support the safe storage and disposal of materials in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Assist with demonstrations and provide technical support during practical activities when appropriate.

Ensure that appropriate risk assessments are followed for practical work.

Support students in using tools and equipment safely under the direction of teaching staff.

Assist with the preparation and display of student work.

Provide administrative support to the department where required.

Support the department with organisation of coursework moderation and examination preparation where relevant.

Take responsibility for the safety and welfare of students when working in practical environments by supporting high standards of behaviour within the workshop environment.

Liaise with outside agencies to support Health and Safety inspections, PAT testing and with any dust extraction issues.

Maintain workshop first aid kit and become First Aid trained.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

To provide support to students to help them re-engage and be ready for education
To provide a safe and inspiring environment in which students can develop into respectful adults
To ensure all our students have access to the same opportunities as students in mainstream schools through an inspiring, broad and balanced curriculum.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About South Axholme Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 914 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Axholme Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-axholme-academy

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